Members of Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Participate in Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run

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Members of Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Participate in Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run

MORRIS COUNTY — Members of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office joined thousands of other members of law enforcement throughout New Jersey to participate in the annual fundraising and awareness event, Law Enforcement Torch Run For Special Olympics New Jersey, on June 10, 2022.

Every year, law enforcement personnel from agencies across New Jersey carry the “Flame of Hope” throughout the state and into the Special Olympics New Jersey Summer Games at the College of New Jersey in Ewing.

This year, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office members ran from Headquarters Plaza in Morristown into Morris Township on Mt. Kemble Ave. and past Harter Road, where the Torch was passed over to other participants waiting to continue the journey southward.

Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said, “The value that the Law Enforcement Torch Run contributes to its cause, in both public awareness and monetary terms, cannot be overstated. The participation in this event by members of this office and the countless other members in New Jersey law enforcement is simply another display of their commitment to those they serve and society as a whole.”

Morris County Prosecutor Swears in New Detective

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Morris County Prosecutor Swears in New Detective

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll and Chief of Detectives Christoph Kimker officially sworn in Sean Verbist as Detective for the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, on June 13.

He has been assigned to the General Investigations Unit within the Courts and Administration Division.

Prior to joining the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Detective Verbist served as a Police officer for the Montclair Police Department, a Police Officer for the Randolph Police Department, and a Police Dispatcher for Montclair Township.

He has also served as a Park Ranger for Paramus, Substitute Security Person/Custodian for the Rockaway Township Public Schools, Camp Counselor for Paramus, and a Volunteer Police Reserve Officer for Paramus.

Detective Verbist has attended Ramapo College of New Jersey, Bergen Community College (BCC), and Montclair State University (MSU), earning an Associate’s Degree from BCC in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor’s Degree from MSU in Justice Studies.

In addition, he is a graduate of the Morris County Police Academy and has completed several professional training courses. Prosecutor Carroll said, “The addition of Detective Verbist to our ranks is the continuation of our plan to staff the office with personnel who bring a wide array of talent and experience, and we welcome him to our team.”

Join The Market Street Mission Fourth of July 5k Race For Recovery

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Join The Market Street Mission Fourth of July 5k Race For Recovery

MORRIS COUNTY — There is still time to register for the Market Street Mission 5K Race for Recovery! If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate the Fourth of July, join the 5K Race or 2-mile Freedom Walk! Click here to sign up.

The race will be held in person on Monday, July 4, 2022, at the Central Park of Morris County. Participants will enjoy a great event with tech tees, chip timing, refreshments, awards, prizes, and family fun (with a free race and other activities for kids, too)! The race will be over before noon, leaving you plenty of time to enjoy other holiday festivities.

If you are more comfortable celebrating from home, or if the race is a bit too far away, we are also offering a virtual option over the course of the Fourth of July weekend where participants can run from anywhere in the world!

A big part of the work at the Mission is our addiction recovery Life Change Program for men. Each year around the Fourth of July, while we celebrate our country’s freedom, we also host this race to celebrate freedom from addiction. It is a powerful time for people to gather together to support the Mission and honor loved ones who have fought the battle against substance abuse.

If you are looking for a fun way to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend while also supporting the work of the Mission, come run with the Mission!

Click here to watch a recap of last year’s race to see the fun they have in store!

Established in 1889, the Market Street Mission is an experienced organization with a proven method of helping to fight alcoholism, substance abuse, hunger, and homelessness in northern and central New Jersey. As a private non-profit we rely on the charitable support of compassionate donors to provide more than 110,000 meals and 30,000 nights of shelter per year across our three locations. For more information on our emergency services, free addiction recovery program, community counseling services, and thrift store please visit us at www.marketstreet.org.

Erik Franklin Holmstrom Earns Degree from Widener University

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Erik Franklin Holmstrom Earns Degree from Widener University

PARSIPPANY — Widener University recently awarded degrees to undergraduate students who completed their studies. Ceremonies were held Thursday, May 12, and Saturday, May 14. The university provided two in-person, outdoor celebration options:

  • A drive-through ceremony on May 12 where graduates were able to exit their vehicles and be recognized as they crossed a stage in front of the historic Old Main administration building.
  • A traditional ceremony on May 14 at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia.

Graduates included Erik Franklin Holmstrom of Mount Tabor, a magna cum laude graduate who earned a bachelor of science in Accounting from the School of Business Administration.

Widener University is a private institution known for its commitment to every student’s personal and professional success, where academic experiences are distinguished by excellence and students develop the leadership qualities employers seek. Core values of respect, integrity, and excellence are reflected in an outstanding student experience provided through an agile, innovative, and inclusive approach to learning. Industry-shaping faculty provide close, personal mentorship and share powerful connections that help students build professional networks. Recognized as one of the Philadelphia region’s leading universities, Widener offers programs and experiences that empower our community of learners to discover and create better futures as scholars, leaders, and globally engaged citizens. Visit the university website by clicking here.

United Way of Northern New Jersey Announces Board Officers

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United Way of Northern New Jersey Announces Board Officers

MORRIS COUNTY — United Way of Northern New Jersey is pleased to announce three new members to its Board of Trustees: Suzanne Brown, Jan Brown Helgeson, and Hima Raju.

A program manager at the New York Stock Exchange, Brown oversees the company’s environmental, social, and governance efforts. She also leads the NYSE Board Advisory Council, which connects diverse candidates with companies seeking new board members.

As a managing director at Deloitte, Helgeson oversees leadership hiring. During her nearly 20-year career with Deloitte and her work at previous companies, she has gained broad experience working with multinational clients to transform and support their global mobility programs.

Along with her new role as a board member, Helgeson has also been involved with United Way as chair of the United Way Women United steering committee. She was also recently named to the Women United Global Leadership Council of United Way Worldwide.

Raju is the Director of Product Innovation and Application Development at Johnson & Johnson. There, she supports data strategies and technology capabilities growth that helps businesses generate insights that allow them to move from opinion-based to evidence-based decision-making quickly and safely.

“I am thrilled our Board of Trustees will include these dynamic and talented leaders who are passionate about serving in their communities,” said United Way CEO Kiran Handa Gaudioso. “With the help of our entire board, we can make greater strides in impacting the lives of families we call ALICE and those in poverty who are struggling to afford the basics.”
For more information about United Way of Northern New Jersey click here.

Community Connections Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

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Community Connections Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon, the Honorable Stuart A. Minkowitz, and Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll celebrated the one-year anniversary of Community Connections.

A ceremony was held today at the Morris County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room in Morristown to celebrate the milestone. Guest speakers included Sheriff Gannon, Morris-Sussex Vicinage Assignment Judge Minkowitz, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Meg Rodriguez, Vicinage Chief Probation Officer Michael Lasko, and Community Connections Coordinator Officer Justin Sudol.

Superior Court Assignment Judge Stuart A. Minkowitz of the Morris-Sussex Vicinage addressed the Community Connections anniversary gathering

Working with the New Jersey Administrative Office of Courts, the innovative Community Connections program is the first of its kind to connect court-involved individuals to an array of services.

Community Connections links individuals to recovery support, mental health services, and social services. Serving as a pilot program for the State of New Jersey, the program has already proven to be successful in connecting over 80 individuals to life-changing services.

The Morris County Sheriff’s Office, the Successful Transition and Re-Entry Program (STAR), the New Jersey Administrative Office of Courts, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office are successfully working together to provide support to court-involved individuals struggling with substance use and mental health disorders.

The Mental Health Association (MHA) and Prevention are Key’s Center for Addiction, Recovery, Education & Success (CARES) and also are essential partners in providing these life-saving resources.

Court-involved individuals who want to contact the program can fill out the online referral form on the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Community Connections web page or by simply scanning the QR code on the Community Connections brochure.

Click here for more information regarding Community Connections.

Rep. Sherrill Votes to Lower Prices at the Pump and the Grocery Store

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Rep. Sherrill Votes to Lower Prices at the Pump and the Grocery Store

MORRIS COUNTY — Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) voted to pass the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act, legislation that would help lower costs at the grocery store, reduce gas prices, strengthen food supply chains, and increase competition in the American meat industry.

“My number one priority in Congress is to bring down costs and make life more affordable for New Jersey families,” said Rep. Sherrill. “Right now, COVID-related inflation and disruptions in our supply chain, as well as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, are raising prices on the goods Americans buy and need every day. This bill targets key problems the oil and food industries are facing and addresses them head-on. We know Americans need relief from the effects of global inflation, and it’s our job to deliver. I urge the Senate to pass this critical legislation as quickly as possible.”

The Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act would help lower prices at the pump by:
Expanding U.S. biofuels investments and giving consumers the choice to purchase fuels that are cheaper than standard gasoline;

Deploying additional storage and dispensing equipment to increase the availability of higher ethanol blends and other biofuels, which are more affordable and can reduce the price of a gallon of gas by 10 cents or more; and

Moving forward with the voluntary year-round sale of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol — known as E-15 or Unleaded 88.

  • This legislation would also help lower the cost of groceries and strengthen support for America’s agriculture industry by:
  • Increasing competition and combatting consolidation in the American meat industry;
  • Reducing input costs for fertilizer and improving access to precision agriculture practices;
  • Rebalancing the U.S. cattle market and leveling the playing field for small and medium-sized meat processors;
  • Providing new assistance to specialty and row crop producers who undertake USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service practice standards; and
  • Creating an Agricultural and Food System Supply Chain Resilience and Crisis Response Task Force at USDA.

Beyond this bill, Rep. Sherrill has also worked on many efforts to address the current supply chain and inflation crises affecting NJ-11. She has co-sponsored legislation to strengthen the manufacturing supply chain and establish a Critical Supply Chains Commission and has called for legislative action to ease supply chain bottlenecks and urged the Department of Labor to prioritize training for truck drivers. Rep. Sherrill is a member of the Defense Critical Supply Chain Task Force.

Historic Morristown Walking Tours Return for Summer 2022

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Historic Morristown Walking Tours Return for Summer 2022

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Tourism Bureau, a division of the Morris County Economic Development Alliance, is pleased to announce a new series of outdoor heritage walking tours that begin June 25. There are four thematic tours that highlight the people, events, and architecture of Morristown, originally settled around 1715.  Each tour will last between 45 and 60 minutes, and the cost is $25.00 per person. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required.

New this year is a special add-on. Each tour participant will receive a $10.00 which can be redeemed at nearly 200 Morristown businesses including restaurants and retailers. Get to know Morristown-its history and its businesses.

“We are happy to partner with the Morris County Tourism Bureau this year on their very popular Historic Walking Tours and share their enthusiasm to promote Morristown’s historical and cultural significance,” said Jennifer Wehring, executive director of the Morristown Partnership. “The added value in Morristown Partnership gift certificates will be appreciated by walking tour visitors and our participating downtown businesses who will welcome the increased foot traffic,” Wehring concluded.

Summer 2022 Walking Tour Schedule:

Carol Barkin, Manager of Heritage Programming for the Morris County Tourism Bureau, “remarked that the financial incentive provided by the Morristown Partnership creates an attractive package for visitors. We are grateful for the support of the New Jersey Historical Commission and the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism.”

Tickets went on sale Wednesday, June 15, and may be purchased online by clicking here.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Town Council Meeting – June 14, 2022

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Town Council Meeting – June 14, 2022

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Town Council Meeting – June 14, 2022.

Click here to download the agenda.

Click here to download the 2022 agenda schedule.

Mayor and Council

Mayor James R Barberio
Councilman Paul Carifi Jr.
Councilman Frank Neglia
Council President Michael J. dePierro
Council Vice-President Loretta Gragnani
Councilman Justin Musella

 

Parsippany Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Role in Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

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Parsippany Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Role in Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

PARSIPPANY — According to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, a divorced Parsippany man was sentenced to 78 months in prison for his role in a Passaic County cocaine distribution conspiracy, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. (Click here to read a related story)

Victor Pimentel, 46, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Claire C. Cecchi to an information charging him with conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Judge Cecchi imposed the sentence today in Newark federal court.

According to documents filed in the case and statements made in court:

Pimentel was part of a conspiracy to distribute cocaine in and around Passaic County. A search of Pimentel’s residence revealed over 20 kilograms of cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and $322,000 in cash.

In addition to the prison term, Judge Cecchi sentenced Pimentel to three years of supervised release.

U.S. Attorney Sellinger credited special agents and task force officers of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, New Jersey Division, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Susan A. Gibson, and the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, with the investigation leading to today’s sentencing.

The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan M. Peck of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Criminal Division in Newark.

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